6 Things to do Before You Plant a Vegetable Garden

It is important to have an understanding of when to plant a garden, how to prepare the soil, layout, location, tools and how to test soil for ideal growing conditions. I’m trying to stay focus and not get carried away with planting my garden. This is an important step for me, and I [...]

Chocolate Peppermint

Today, I decided I will take a picture of our once thriving garden reduced to chocolate peppermint and weeds. About four years ago my husband planted squash, collard greens, cherry tomatoes, peppers, kale, and chocolate peppermint, and we ate many meals from that garden. But, unfortunately his work schedule kept him from caring for his [...]